Vivitar DVR-510 User Manual

Vivitar DVR-510 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such
changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your DVR-510 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.
  • Page 4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 5 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...8 Package Contents... 9 G E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R D V R - 5 1 0 ...10 Front View... 10 Rear View... 11 LCD Monitor Information... 12 GETTING STARTED...
  • Page 7 USER MANUAL...56 USING THE DVR-510 AS A PC CAMERA...57 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...58 Step 2: Connect the DVR-510 to your computer..59 Step 3: Run your application software(i.e. Yahoo Messenger)...59 C O N N E C T I N G T H E D V R - 5 1 0 T O O T H E R DEVICES...60...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    DVR-510 is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam. Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the DVR-510 include the following: 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for good quality images.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common product components: DVR-510 Digital Camcorder User’s Manual USB Cable...
  • Page 10: G E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R D V

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-510 Front View EN-10 1. Lens 2. Microphone 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Tripod socket 6. Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode 7. SD card cover 8. Battery cover...
  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View Power button Mode button 3. Zoom lever Record button Zoom in Zoom out 4. State LED indicator Image button Earphone connector 7. A/V terminal 8. USB connector 9. Strap holder 10. Speaker 11. LCD panel / monitor Menu button Right / Fast forward button Self-timer button Left / Rewind button...
  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Movie Mode: Movie mode icon 2. Zoom status 3. Battery power indicator Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Virtually no battery power 4. SD memory card indicator An SD memory card is loaded No SD memory card is loaded EN-12 00:00:28 SD memory card is full...
  • Page 13 Camera Mode: Still image mode icon 2. Zoom status 3. Battery power indicator 4. SD memory card indicator 5. Available number of shots 6. Flash mode Flash off Auto flash Auto flash with red-eye reduction 7. Macro mode 8. ISO sensitivity AUTO 9.
  • Page 14 Audio Recording Mode Audio recording mode 2. Remaining battery status 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) 4. Recording indicator 5. Available recording time (Before recording)/ Elapsed time (While recording) Video (Movie) Playback 1. Folder and file name 2. Duration of current video (Before playback)/ Elapsed time (During playback) Video playback mode icon...
  • Page 15 Still Image Playback Still-image playback mode 2. Battery power indicator 3. SD memory card indicator 4. Folder and file name Audio / MP3 Playback Audio/MP3 playback mode icon 2. File name 3. Battery power indicator 4. SD memory card indicator 5.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the DVR-510. 1. Slide the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ or -). 3. Close the battery cover firmly. Turning the Power On/Off Press and hold the button until the DVR-510 turns on.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Strap

    Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress. LED indicator Blinking red Self-timer indicator Blinking red Description/Activity 1. The DVR-510 is powering up. 2. The DVR-510 is ready to record images (or movies). Charging the flash. The self-timer function is activated. EN-17...
  • Page 18: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    The DVR-510 comes with 32MB of internal memory (24MB available for image storage), allowing you to record video clips, captured still images, MP3 and audio files in the DVR-510. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.
  • Page 19: Using The Lcd Panel

    Using the LCD Panel 1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the DVR-510. 2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel. Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.
  • Page 20: Choosing The Osd (On-Screen Display) Language

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the DVR-510 on; When turning the power on after leaving the DVR-510 without the batteries for an extended period of time. To adjust the date and time: 1.
  • Page 21: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD Memory Card Format an SD memory card before its initial usage. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and hold the 2. Toggle the button to access movie, camera or playback (SELECT MODE) mode, then press the The MOVIE / CAPTURE / PLAYBACK / MP3 / AUDIO MENU is displayed.
  • Page 22: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the DVR-510, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.
  • Page 23: Photography Modes

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODES Capturing Still Images 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to access in camera mode. Then press the 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button to capture a still image. The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD preview after image captured.
  • Page 24: Photo Frame

    Photo Frame You can set your desired photo frame before shooting. There are 12 types of frame-like borders already storedin the camera. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to access in camera mode. Then press the button.
  • Page 25: Recording Video Clips

    Recording Video Clips 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to access the video camera mode. Then press the 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the button again will pause the recording.
  • Page 26: Normal Mode

    Normal Mode This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Slide the focus switch to the 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button to capture a still image. To record video clips, press the then press the button to end the recording.
  • Page 27: Zoom Photography

    Zoom Photography Zoom photography allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Compose the shot with the zoom lever. The subject appears closer by sliding the zoom lever to the side.
  • Page 28: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash to suite the photographic conditions. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the ( ) button to select the desired flash mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description Flash off...
  • Page 29: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer This setting allows still images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the ( ) button to select the setting. 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button.
  • Page 30: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images/ Video Clips You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the The last image/video clip appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 31: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    You can also play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the DVR-510, then turn all devices off.
  • Page 32: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback Images that are being play back can be enlarged. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3.
  • Page 33: Protecting Still Images/Video Clips

    To cancel protection, follow the step 5-8 to select [UNLOCK] by pressing the buttons, and pressthe The removal of image protection is executed and the DVR-510 returns to the play mode. button. button. button.
  • Page 34: Slide Show Display

    Slide Show Display The slide show function enables you to play back still images/video clips automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3.
  • Page 35: Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Still Images/Video Clips 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the 4. Select the still image/video clip that you want to erase with the zoom lever.
  • Page 36: Printer

    CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER IF a printer that support PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital video camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. 1. Connect the digital video camera to the printer using the USB cable. 2.
  • Page 37 6. Select [PRINT NUMBER], [DATE] or [FILE NAME] with the zoom lever and change their settings with the confirm the selection. [PRINT NUMBER]: Select the number of frame to be printed up to 10. [DATE]: Select [WITH] to print the image with date imprint. [FILE NAME]: Select [WITH] to print the image with file name.
  • Page 38: Mp3 Mode

    The DVR-510 offers you to playback MP3 files. You may download MP3 files to your computer and then copy them into the DVR-510 via the USB cable or insert an SD memory card with MP3 files recorded into the DVR- 510.
  • Page 39: Audio Recording Mode

    AUDIO RECORDING MODE The DVR-510 enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. Recording Audio Files 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to select audio recording mode as the illustration.
  • Page 40: Deleting Mp3 / Audio Files

    Deleting MP3 / Audio Files 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [MP3] / [AUDIO] with the zoom lever and press the The MP3 / AUDIO LIST appears on the screen. 4.
  • Page 41: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing video clips in the photography mode. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the button. The MOVIE MENU is displayed on the screen. 3.
  • Page 42 Your DVR-510 adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DVR-510's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV.
  • Page 43: Capture Menu

    Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in the photography mode. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to access in camera mode, then press the button.
  • Page 44 Your DVR-510 adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DVR-510's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV.
  • Page 45 This sets the sensitivity for photography. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear. [AUTO]: Auto adjustment [100]: Equivalent to ISO100 [200]: Equivalent to ISO200 DATE PRINT The capture date can be printed directly on your still images.
  • Page 46: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu This menu sets which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the 4.
  • Page 47: Mp3 / Audio Menu

    MP3 / Audio Menu This sets whether or not to play MP3 files repeatedly or delete MP3 files. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [MP3] or [AUDIO] with the zoom lever, and press the The MP3 / AUDIO LIST is displayed.
  • Page 48: System Menu

    System Menu Sets your DVR-510’s operating environment. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Toggle the button to access in movie, camera or playback (SELECT MODE) mode, then press the 3. Press to access in SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 49 Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the DVR-510 is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
  • Page 50 COPY TO CARD Allows you to copy your files from the DVR-510’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. [YES] / [NO] BEEP Enables or disables the sounds (beeps) associated with DVR-510 button functions.
  • Page 51: Transferring Recorded Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer the recorded files from the DVR-510 to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98 users only). Step 2: Connect the DVR-510 to your computer. Step 3: Download image, audio and video files.
  • Page 52: Step 2: Connect The Dvr-510 To Your Computer

    When connecting to the computer, there is no need to install any batteries into the DVR-510. Whenever the USB power supply is used while transferring images to your computer, the other buttons on your DVR-510 will not perform the functions.
  • Page 53: Step 3: Download Still Images, Video Clips And Audio Files

    Step 3: Download still images, video clips and audio files When the DVR-510 is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk" to your computer hard drive.
  • Page 54: Installing Videostudio

    INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO Ulead ® VideoStudio is home video-editing software that makes editing movies as fun as shooting them. Users can make one in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode. VideoStudio features fully customizable filters and special effects and shares finished projects on diversified devices by supporting the latest formats. To install VideoStudio: 1.
  • Page 55: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s manual. To view a PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD ROM.
  • Page 56: User Manual

    If you misplace the printed guide, you may print another copy from the CD-ROM. The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader (Adobe Reader) installed on your computer. Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages may be found on the Vivitar website (www. vivitar.com).
  • Page 57: Using The Dvr-510 As A Pc Camera

    USING THE DVR-510 AS A PC CAMERA Your DVR-510 can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the DVR-510 as a PC camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the PC camera driver (same as USB driver- this is needed on ACC Windows systems).
  • Page 58: Step 1: Install The Pc Camera Driver

    Step 1: Install the PC Camera Driver (same as USB driver- this is needed on ACC Windows systems) The PC-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
  • Page 59: Step 2: Connect The Dvr-510 To Your Computer

    5. Position the DVR-510 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. When using this DVR-510 as a PC camera, there is no need to install any batteries into the digital video camera. Step 3: Run Your Application Software(i.e. Yahoo Messenger) Yahoo Messenger is a free application available at www.yahoo.com.
  • Page 60: Devices

    CONNECTING THE DVR-510 TO OTHER DEVICES EN-60...
  • Page 61: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Video clip: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL Video clip: SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL...
  • Page 62: Appendix

    * The function of POWER OFF in SYSTEM MENU has been activated. suddenly powers down. * The battery has run out. The image is not * The DVR-510 is in SELECT MODE captured when the (Playback Mode). button is pressed. * Memory is full.

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